Captain Cote Wins it in Overtime for 'Catters
Published on December 16, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Beaumont, TX (December 16, 2006) Captain Brandin Cote scored in overtime to power the Wildcatters (17-5-2) past Phoenix 4-3 in front of 1,771 at Ford Arena on Teddy Bear Toss Night. Cote scored his 14th goal of the season with traffic in front of the Roadrunners net with just 12 second left in the extra frame. It was his league leading fifth game winning goal. Phoenix forced overtime with 25 seconds left in the third period as Brett Smith scored in the slot on the power play. Smith continued his ECHL season high nine game goal scoring streak.
J.F. David started the scoring as he beat three Phoenix defenders to put Texas up 1-0 in the first period. Leon Hayward added to the lead with a power play goal from Cote and Proulx to make it 2-0. Phoenix came back to tie things up with a goal midway through the second period and then Justin Aikins scored his second goal in as many nights. Paul Albers would put the 'Catters back ahead at the 13:44 mark of the third period, but Smith forced the overtime for Phoenix. Matt Yeats made 27 saves in the win for Texas. The 'Catters finished the game 1 for 5 on the power play and Phoenix went 2 for 8. Mark Rooneem and Olivier Proulx both dropped the gloves for the first time this year. Rooneem fought Tommy Maxwell in the first period and Proulx fought Brett Smith in the second period.
The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros. The next Wildcatters home game is on Thursday, December 28 vs. South Division rival, the Florida Everblades. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. 2006-07 Season Tickets are still available. Wildcatters' season tickets start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. Group discount plans are also available by calling (409) 951-5500. For single game tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 951-5440 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com.
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